a good day

We started off a bit rocky today as my Lu is not fond of cleaning her room

and it needed to be done.

We argued a bit over it,

and after some persuasion on my part

she finally agreed to do the job.

A bit later,

as I passed her room

I saw this:

a darling little miss and her cheetah friend

all set up for tea.

it warmed my heart.

it's true- as I've mentioned before

Lu and I don't always see eye to eye.

And she has quite a little dramatic flair

and can get extremely set in her ideas-

all good things that will suit

her well as she learns to work

with such characteristics:)

she also has (and I forget this too often)

a very tender and dear side to her.

I was so grateful for this little reminder of her

wonderful imagination

and sweetness.

it made me stop and think about all my little lovies.

The three we have- each growing so fast every day,

and the one that will soon be joining us!

We are expecting baby Lewis 4 in August this year:)

I couldn't help but feel so blessed

and so grateful for the lovely family I have.

We ended our day with a family kite making project.

I felt so content with everyone gathered, working together.

Matt taking the lead and directing us in the process,

Z and Lu doing their best to follow the directions

Gibbs swinging the sticks around and nearly poking people in the eye a few times.

The process took a little longer than we had anticipated,

but they all hung in there

and were all so excited to decorate their kites.

Now they are all tucked in bed

and I am still just swelling inside thinking about

all that they are

all that they will become

and the great privilege Matt and I have

to be a part of it all

and experience all of it together.

yes, I would say it's been a good day.